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Science-Driven Coral Reef Solutions Across the Pacific

Pacific Coral Research Services provides high-quality, science-based consulting to support coral reef conservation, monitoring, and management throughout the Pacific Islands.

Bridging Science, Management, and Communities

We specialize in designing and implementing coral reef monitoring programs, conducting field surveys from shallow reef flats to mesophotic depths, and translating complex data into actionable insights for agencies, NGOs, and community partners.

Our work spans Hawaiʻi, Micronesia, Polynesia, and other Pacific Island regions, with a focus on practical, realistic solutions that support long-term ecosystem resilience.

Healthy Acropora coral colony on Pacific reef

What Sets Us Apart

Field Expertise

Decades of hands-on experience conducting coral reef surveys, belt transects, photo quadrats, and mesophotic reef assessments across the Pacific.

Robust Data & Analysis

From survey design to statistical analysis and reporting, we deliver clear, defensible results tailored to management and policy needs.

Collaborative Approach

We partner closely with local agencies, universities, and communities to co-develop projects that reflect local priorities and knowledge.

Services

Comprehensive coral reef consulting, from survey design and fieldwork to data analysis and reporting.

Mesophotic Acropora coral reef habitat

Coral Reef Monitoring & Survey Design

Design and implementation of monitoring programs using methods such as belt transects, photo quadrats, point-intercept transects, and permanent monitoring stations.

  • Baseline and long-term monitoring plans
  • Standardized field protocols
  • Training for field teams and partners

Field Surveys: Shallow & Mesophotic Reefs

Experienced in diving and surveying reefs from shallow reef flats to deeper mesophotic ecosystems, including complex habitats and steep slopes.

  • Benthic and fish community assessments
  • Black coral and deep reef surveys
  • Invasive species assessments

Data Analysis & Reporting

Turning complex datasets into clear, actionable information for managers, funders, and stakeholders.

  • Data QA/QC and management
  • Statistical analysis and visualization
  • Technical reports, briefs, and presentations

Environmental Damage Assessment

Support for natural resource damage assessment and restoration planning following vessel groundings, pollution events, and other impacts.

Training, Mentoring & Outreach

Capacity building for students, technicians, and partner institutions across the Pacific.

  • Field methods training
  • Data analysis and interpretation workshops
  • Guest lectures and community presentations

About Pacific Coral Research Services

Pacific Coral Research Services is dedicated to advancing coral reef science and translating that science into meaningful action across the Pacific Islands.

Our work spans government agencies, academic partners, NGOs, and local communities. We believe in combining rigorous field methods and data analysis with a practical understanding of management realities.

This section can be expanded with detailed biographies, project highlights, and partner information as needed.

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Contact Us

For inquiries about new projects, collaborations, or availability in your region, please use the form below. We will respond as soon as possible.

Service Area Across the Pacific

Pacific Coral Research Services works throughout the Pacific Islands, with a focus on coral reef ecosystems from Hawaiʻi to Micronesia and beyond.

Pacific reef benthic community
Coral and anemone habitat representing service coverage

Regions We Serve

Services can be provided across a wide range of Pacific Island locations. The list below is illustrative and can be expanded or refined as needed. A dedicated Pacific map or interactive tool can be added here in a future version of this site.

  • HawaiĘ»i and the Northwestern Hawaiian Islands
  • Okinawa and the Ryukyu Archipelago
  • Micronesia (e.g., Guam, CNMI, Palau, FSM)
  • Polynesia (e.g., American Samoa, Samoa, Tonga)
  • Melanesia (e.g., Fiji, Vanuatu)
  • Other tropical and subtropical Pacific Island locations by request

If your project location is not listed, please reach out via the contact form. We are happy to discuss feasibility and logistics for your specific site.

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